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<body><h2>Computational Sciences Undergraduate Internship Program - Los Alamos, NM</h2>
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</b></p><div><b>Important </b><b>: </b><b>Applicants who fail to submit the three required application documents (resume, cover letter, transcript) will not be considered for employment. Cover letters are most effective when they clearly indicate your research interests and highlight your most noteworthy achievements and accomplishments. Your cover letter should also explain how you have demonstrated the application of desired knowledge and skills in your previous academic and work experiences.<br/>
</b></div><div></div><div><b><i>What You Will Do<br/>
</i></b></div><div></div><div>Do something that matters and make a real difference at one of the World’s most prestigious and innovative multidisciplinary research institutions.
</div><p>The Computational Science Undergraduate Student (UGS) Program offers paid summer and year-round internships for undergraduate students in a variety of Computer Science, Mathematics, and Statistics projects. The UGS program provides mentoring, hands-on technical experience, and professional development opportunities through a formalized work plan complementing the student’s chosen area of study.
</p><p>Computational Science UGS students support LANL projects in a wide range of project areas including, but are not limited to:
</p><ul><li>Using agent-based techniques to model and manage interdictions and emergency responses in multi-treat environments;</li><li>Comparing techniques for extracting human-understandable explanations for the predictions provided by a random forest classifier;</li><li>Refining a variable-resolution ocean model to improve the underlying physics while reducing computational costs;</li><li>Design, develop, and test Raspberry Pi device in support of LANL science and global security research mission;</li><li>Evaluating malware-triggered alerts, host logs, and network logs in support of cybersecurity forensic analysis;</li><li>Using machine learning techniques to improve image processing and mechanical response in aerial robots; and</li><li>Sensitivity analysis for Netica â using the R Statistical programming language</li></ul></div></div><br/>
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<div></div><div><div><p><b><i>What You Need
</i></b></p><p><b>Minimum Job Requirements:
</b></p><ul><li><p>Currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelor’s Degree program in any Computer Science or Mathematics (or related) discipline.
</p></li><li><p>Must be enrolled in at least 12 semester credit hours (or full-time equivalent). Entering freshmen must provide documentation indicating matriculation into an appropriate undergraduate degree program.
</p></li><li><p>Must currently have and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent).
</p></li></ul><p><b>Desired Skills:
</b></p><p>Students selected for UGS internships in Computational Science are most competitive when they possess the following knowledge and skills:
</p><ul><li><p>Computer programming (Python, C++, etc.) in support of scientific or engineering applications;
</p></li><li><p>Advanced mathematical methods, (i.e. completed coursework in differential equations);
</p></li><li><p>Familiarity with scientific research methods and data demonstrated by completed coursework in the natural sciences;
</p></li><li><p>Familiarity with cutting edge computational research in applications such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and quantum computing;
</p></li><li><p>Demonstrated ability to communicate (verbal and written) well in a professional scientific context; and
</p></li><li><p>Commitment to achieving results in a complex social and organizational setting.
</p></li></ul><div><b>Notes to Applicants: </b>The application and required documents must be submitted by March 30, 2020.
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<div></div><div><div><div><b>Additional Details:<br/>
</b></div><div></div><p><b>No Clearance: </b>Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.
</p><p><b>U.S. Citizenship: </b>Many Laboratory positions will require or eventually require a security clearance, which typically requires U.S. Citizenship to obtain, except in extremely limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
</p><div><b>New-Employment Drug Test: </b>The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.<br/>
</div><div></div><p>For general program information refer to the Student Programs web page.
</p><div><b>Equal Opportunity:
</b></div><div>Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regards to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.<br/>
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<div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><i>Where You Will Work
</i></b></h2><p><b>Located in northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. LANL enhances national security by ensuring the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile, developing technologies to reduce threats from weapons of mass destruction, and solving problems related to energy, environment, infrastructure, health, and global security concerns.<br/>
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<p></p><div><div><p><b>Instructions on How to Activate/Create a LANL Jobs Account:
</b></p><p><i>Follow the instructions below if you have ever had an employee Z number, been a contractor, or received Los Alamos Lab insurance coverage to </i><b><i>activate </i></b><i>your account:
</i></p><p>· Select the <b><i>Click Here </i></b>button if you have <b>been employed with the Lab or received insurance coverage </b>.
</p><p>· Please enter only your first and last name and current email address (an email with your validation code will be sent to you) to activate the account currently in our system.
</p><p>· Enter your validation code as described in the email you receive and complete the 3-page registration form. Your account is now active and you can apply for jobs or save to your basket. <b>Important </b>: Enter the validation code <b>within 15 days </b>to activate your account or your account will be deactivated.
</p><p><i>Follow the instructions below if you if you have never been employed with the Lab or received insurance coverage to </i><b><i>create </i></b><i>an account:
</i></p><p>· Select the <b><i>Register </i></b>button if you have <b>never been employed with the Lab or received insurance coverage </b>to Create an Account.
</p><p>· From here, you will establish an account with username and password.
</p><p><b>How to Apply: </b><b>Login to Your Account to Complete the Application Process
</b></p><p>· Click the Vacancy Name number (in blue) to view any job’s details.
</p><p>· Click Apply or Add to Basket to apply later. <b>Tip </b>: To apply for a job or save your basket, you must have a LANL jobs account.
</p><p>If you experience any technical issues, please email applyhelp@lanl.gov for assistance.
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<div></div><div><div>Appointment Type </div><div></div><div>UGS
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